Hayley’s heart swelled with intense satisfaction on hearing his promise. He had changed his mind after all! He would marry her! She smiled radiantly at him as he drove her home.
“So, will I see you on Monday next?” asked Hayley with a sigh.
“I can come down tomorrow evening before heading to Silver Spring.” Ashton smiled at her, loving the way her eyes lit up with hope.
“Yes, please. We don’t need to go to an expensive place. We can take a stroll in the park nearby.”
“Done. Be ready by 6:30. I’ll message you.”
“Are you going to uncle Daniel’s house tomorrow morning?”
“No, tonight, after dropping you home.”
He frowned as he glanced at the rear-view mirror. Did he just see Salvatore Gambino’s right-hand man, Romano’s Maserati, tailing him? Fear gripped at his heart and he recheck
